He also tries to squeeze in some football.

Of all Carter has accomplished, there's only two things the Scottish Claymores cornerback hasn't done in his life and career, and that's travel overseas and get into an NFL game. So when his team faces the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe 'sng weekend, he will have just one more goal to achieve.

"When I first found out I was being allocated, I checked out all the German teams. But then I found out I was going to Scotland. When I told my pastor where I was going, he said the Lord is going to take you where he wants to take you, and just be prepared for whatever he has prepared for you when you get there."

For a team that was known more for offense than defense last year, the Claymores are sure happy to have Carter. He is the reigning Arena Football League 2 Defensive Player of the Year, registering a league-high 14 interceptions and 59 passes defensed as a safety. Carter's team, the Arkansas Twisters, may even retire his No. 9 jersey. Not bad for a high school quarterback.

"I fell in love with playing defense ever since I got into the Arena League in 2000," Carter said. "I just love to be the hammer and not the nail."

His defensive prowess almost landed him a spot in 2003 with the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena League -- the eventual AFL champions -- but it was all for naught. There just wasn't enough room on the roster. The Twisters didn't mind as he came back to Arkansas and became the go-to guy on defense. His achievements good enough to be noticed by Buffalo. The Bills signed Carter and sent him to NFL Europe training camp in Florida as a cornerback.

"Training camp was a real good learning experience for me because it was the first chance I had to play defense on an 11-man field," he said. "Now I'm learning to play a space and cover guys man-to-man in space. That's become a challenge and journey for me right there. I'm used to being up in the grind and hitting people on every play. It's something I have to get used to, but I'm already getting used to it and it's going pretty well. Playing the space now means playing disciplined."

Kahlil Carter has made a smooth adjustment from safety to cornerback.

"They have cold weather in Scotland and wet fields, but great fans," said Carter. "I heard the fans over there are really gracious hosts. I'm looking forward to experiencing a new coach and a new dialect, and just being with a different kind of people.

But before Carter is able to help out his teammates on the field, he helped out less-fortunate children in the Tampa area. The consummate nice guy, Carter went to see kids in a city that he did not know that well and had no ties to. Yet that didn't stop him from putting some smiles on young faces. This is something that is near and dear to Carter's heart, and something he has been doing ever since high school back in Little Rock.

Carter said, "I'm either at the elementary school or I'm going to career days or they have assemblies. They invite me to speak on citizenship and good behavior. I also visit the children's hospital often because they have cancer wards and I love to boost the morale of those kids. They need people in their life to show them that they can make it. I've gone through some adversities in my life, but nothing like that, so I pray for their souls and their recovery. But you can make it if you believe."

The inspiration he provides translates onto the football field. Carter might not be the most vocal player on the team, but he leads by example and makes sure his teammates' heads are in the right place. But it's hard to imagine that someone so nice can be such a force on defense. It's all about knowing when to turn it on and turn it off.

"Between the whistles, you play like the other guy is your enemy," he said. "But after the whistle, I don't mind helping guys up, giving them a pat on the butt and telling them 'good job.' In between the whistles, it's me against you. After that, we're both professional players and I want to make sure you have a good career like I do."

And by being a good inspiration to teammates and being friendly with players at all the positions, Carter has become a jack-of-all-trades on the field. Granted, arena football teaches players how to compete at multiple positions, but not like this. Quarterback, cornerback, safety, wide receiver … and holder? It's nothing new to Carter, and it's something that might prove useful for the season.

The Scotland kickers mentioned to head coach Jack Bicknell that Carter had been the best holder during training camp. This was all made possible because Carter was the holder for the Twisters. In the NFL, punters and backup quarterbacks normally spot the balls for the extra points and field goals. But in the Arena League, missed kicks are live balls and you need someone who can make a game-saving tackle back there if the other team decides to return the miss. Once again Carter becomes the hammer and a possible game-saver.

After everything Carter has learned over time, there is no reason he can't be the catalyst to bring home a World Bowl championship for the Claymores.